Questions about a .65 glow engine

[Bobbydog]

Hi everyone, I bought this .65 2c glow engine about 15 years ago and its still sitting in the box lol. I know nothing about glow power, but I have been flying electrics for quite awhile. Couple questions..

Whats the heaviest 3D plane I can hang on this thing?
Do you think the engine will even run right anymore? Should I bench test it first or just buy a plane
What plane would you recommend for all out 3D with a .65 2c size engine..

Heres a plane I was looking at, what is everyones opinion on this bird?
http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...od_id=GPMA1022

Any and all information no matter how condesending it might be will be greatly appreciated!

Bob

[alfycat]

Hey Bob, a friend of mine started a Glow engine that he had resting on his garage for 15 years. It started perfectly and flew perfect too. If there is no rust, no problem. If it has never started then you have to break-in it.

BTW, you have a very nice family and I can see you are very proud of too, I also have a boy and a girl. I feel so complete and happy.

Good luck with your new engine!~

Alf.

[flyinhi]

Check out a Hanger 9 Twist. I have a Super Tigre .61 on it with a Master Air Screw Classic 12x8 prop. What a blast!

[eblenkle]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Bobbydog
	Whats the heaviest 3D plane I can hang on this thing? What plane would you recommend for all out 3D with a .65 2c size engine.. Bob

Hey Bob

I'd worry about a 3D plane weighing 6 Lbs. running on a 65 2 stroke.
If you don't mind building a little, try a Mojo 40, that should really come to life on a 65 2 stroke.

http://www.swanyshouse.com/mojo/mojo.aspx

Best Regards
Ernie

[Bobbydog]

Thanks for the ideas guys, I probably should have mentioned that I'd like to keep to a "real" plane. I'm guessing that electric planes wouldnt be able to handle the vibrations from a glow engine? The reason I ask is that I've got a 50" SA Edge thats only 2 lbs with 450 sq. in's of wing. From what Eblenkle is saying anything under 5.5 lbs is ok? Thanks again..

Bob

[Texastbird]

What motor is that you have? It might make a lot of difference on how much power you have to work with. I know the old K&B 65s with the bushing crank weren't known to be powerhouses.

[Dan Bregar]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Texastbird
	What motor is that you have? It might make a lot of difference on how much power you have to work with. I know the old K&B 65s with the bushing crank weren't known to be powerhouses.

Good point !!! Some 65's are more equal than others.

[louu]

if you change your mind and want to get a profile get the extreme flight chinn yak, its a 3D monster
http://www.extremeflightrc.com/html/ChinnYak55SP.html
good luck man, keep us updated with what you get.

[zoomer260]

For some reason the K&B .65 is the only 2-stroke glow I can think of. The Saito .65 four stroke being the only other .65 I can think of. By the way, LOVE the Saitos on a five foot plane.

Probably not for the 3-D crowd though.

[Bobbydog]

I'm not sure what brand it is, I'll have to check it out next time I'm at the shop. I'm starting to think that maybe a good quality profile is the way to go with this engine. I cant seem to find any scale type birdy thats a good match. Thanks for the link to the Chinn Yak

Bob

[Dan Bregar]

	Quote: Originally Posted by zoomer260
	For some reason the K&B .65 is the only 2-stroke glow I can think of. The Saito .65 four stroke being the only other .65 I can think of. By the way, LOVE the Saitos on a five foot plane. Probably not for the 3-D crowd though.

The OS LA65 is pretty good.

[zoomer260]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Dan Bregar
	The OS LA65 is pretty good.

That would be relatively "new" engine though.

[Texastbird]

Yeah, I would like to know what engine you have Bob, you have me wondering now.